James Rodríguez is not having a good time: they hit him with everything after São Paulo's defeat in Argentina

Talleres won 2-1 at home against Sao Paulo, Brazilin play on the first date of Group B of the Libertadores Cup 2024 played in the stadium Mario Kempes, in Córdoba.

The winner's goals were the work of Ramiro Ruiz Rodríguez (45+5) and Rubén Botta (52), while Luciano scored for the visitor (66).

What they say

This duel was marked by the bad streak of the visit, which only suffered injuries in the first half. Rafinha, Lucas Moura and Wellington Rato, and Talleres' first goal came when the Brazilian team was down to 10 due to the departure of A while, who did not have a replacement until the start of the second half.

James Rodríguez had a good behavior, but his team lost, which is why they continue to point him out in Brazil.

The Colombian has not had a good time in Brazil. The media, the fans and, as it seems, his teammates, demand that he must give more on the field of play.

It is a figure with the Colombia selectionbut with the Brazilian cast it has not gone in the best way, it has not behaved as the club's fans expect, which is why criticism has rained down on it.

At least that's what the journalist said Paulo Vinícius Coelhowho revealed that the team leaders faced him for the Copa Libertadores.

Nobody escapes

He said that in the team there is constant talk that the Cucuteño did not want to take a penalty shot against Novorozontino, which was James' responsibility, but that he did not 'raise his hand'.

“He said he couldn't take the penalty because he didn't feel comfortable and the team went to talk to him about it. Also about the dedication he has had in training, remembering that in the sum of the games against Ituano and Novorozontino, James Rodríguez played only 43 minutes and in the Colombian National Team he played 45 against Spain, playing well for Colombia and not for São Paulo,” said the communicator.

It is noted that the club's coach, Thiago Carpini and the leaders of the group, Rafinha and Lucas Moura, confronted James to ask for more commitment for the Copa Libertadores matches, a tournament in which they plan to go
far.

“Every year it's the same, I have to come here and prove myself. But that's football, if the player doesn't have to prove something it's very easy,” Luciano said after the Cup game.

They give him everything

The Colombian midfielder was the second most voted worst on the team after the defender Diego Costa.

Galoppo He was the second highest voted and had a positive participation in the game. James Rodríguez received 183 votes of disapproval, according to the club's own fans.

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